University of Florida - College of Public Health and Health Professions
The University of Florida is a top five ranked public university, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. UF is located in Gainesville, Fla., and regionally accredited through SACSCOC.
The UF College of Public Health and Health Professions is CEPH accredited, and focused on preserving, promoting and improving the health and well-being of populations and individuals. The College values collaboration, diversity & inclusion, excellence, integrity, respect, social responsibility, and wellness.
Purpose
Advance and integrate education, research, and service to meet ongoing and emerging local, regional and global health challenges.
Mission
We shape tomorrow’s public health and health professionals through dynamic and responsive educational programs, transformational research, groundbreaking discoveries, and equitable health-related service. Our collaborations within the College and beyond advance the breadth of knowledge, the quality of science, and the attainment of professional distinction.
Vision
We will excel in developing and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to pressing health-related challenges for the greater good of individuals and communities in Florida, the nation, and the world.
Education
The College offers 20 degree programs, in on-campus and distance learning modalities, at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, as well as several professional certificates. Eight of our graduate programs ranked in the Top 20 among AAU public universities.
Research
Research funding in the College has more than doubled over the past decade. The College is ranked eighth in NIH funding among schools of public health at public universities. In this most recent fiscal year, we received $35 million in total research awards, and 12 college investigators received grant funding exceeding $1 million.
Service
The college provides clinical, professional and community service at the local, national and international levels, including 3 equal access clinics and over 16,000 patient visits.